The first Bitcoin donation to a local government political campaign was made to Travis Kiger

On June 6, 2012, Travis Kiger, a candidate for the Fullerton City Council in California, received Bitcoin donations for his campaign. This marked the first time that Bitcoin was used to contribute to a local political campaign.

Kiger ran a successful anti-corruption local government political campaign centred around reform and transparency, following a tragic incident involving the death of Kelly Thomas, which the existing council members had been accused of ignoring. The use of Bitcoin allowed Kiger to receive funds from a broader base of supporters who shared his vision for a more accountable local government